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Social Sciences Schools in New Hampshire

1,477 Social Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Social Sciences is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in New Hampshire

Social Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,318
Master’s Degree 103
Post-Master’s Certificate 29
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 29
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 19
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In New Hampshire, a social sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social sciences majors in New Hampshire is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 65.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in New Hampshire

9,160 people in the state and 2,427,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in New Hampshire

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $74,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 10 colleges in New Hampshire that offer social sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Dartmouth College

Hanover
450 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
6,292 Total Students

58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 83% of the teachers are full time. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

413 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
134,345 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

336 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
14,348 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,047 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

#4

Saint Anselm College

Manchester
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,819. 100% of students get financical aid.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,210 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
4,483 Total Students

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at NEC. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,574 after earning their degree at this institution.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,491 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,370. 100% of students get financical aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
895 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Graduates earn an average $40,748 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,928 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,595 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

#10

Colby - Sawyer College

New London
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
910 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,973. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

Social Sciences Careers in NH

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NH Job Growth NH Median Salary
Statisticians 39% $74,650
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 24% $62,340
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 17% $49,120
Urban and Regional Planners 11% $60,920
Managers 8% $118,520
High School Teachers 2% $60,850
Social Science Research Assistants 0% $40,270
Political Science Professors 0% $93,220
Economics Professors 0% $134,270
Social Scientists 0% $79,590
Economists 0% $71,640
Sociology Professors 0% $89,510

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in NH
Psychology 2,978
Education 1,775
Communication & Journalism 1,039
History 672
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 114
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 94

View all majors related to Social Sciences

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